Suppose You Are Investigating Direct Materials Variances

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Essay

Suppose you are investigating direct materials variances.You find that the direct materials price variance is favorable, but the direct materials quantity variance is unfavorable.Assuming that the quantity purchased and used were equal, what circumstances could explain both variances?

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Definitions:

Direct Labor Costs

The wages and other benefits paid to workers who are directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Marketing Department

The marketing department is responsible for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers and clients.

Work in Process Inventory

Goods that are in the process of being manufactured but are not yet complete, representing a component of a manufacturer's inventory.

Applied Overhead

Applied overhead refers to the portion of overhead costs allocated to specific products or departments based on estimated cost drivers.